Hardi Mercury Series Instruction Book

Contents

2 - General Safety Instructions8Restricted UseAs the use of the sprayer is likely to involve a specific risk, the owner shall ensure restricted access to its use as needed, andany modification of the restrictions is to be allowed to specialized persons only.Restricted use also applies to the selection of tractor to be used together with the sprayer. Usable tractors must be testedfor driving the sprayer, and the owner must keep a document showing which tractors may be used for driving the sprayer,as well the information about the tests. This information must be available to the operator of the sprayer.Maintenance RegulationsThroughout its working life, the owner shall keep the sprayer compatible with the current national Machinery Directive bymeans of adequate maintenance.The owner shall ensure that the sprayer is installed and set up correctly and is operating properly by inspection/testing ofthe sprayer (initial, after assembly, periodic and special) by authorized persons. The results of inspection/testing shall berecorded and kept.Health IssuesErgonomics and occupational health aspects shall be taken fully into account by the owner.Obligations of the OperatorBefore starting work, the operator or anyone in charge of working with/on the sprayer is obliged to• comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations.• read and follow the safety instructions as described in this Instruction Book.• read the section “Representation of Safety Symbols” in this Instruction Book and to follow the safety instructionsrepresented by the danger, warning and attention symbols, when operating the sprayer.• get to know the sprayer.• connect the sprayer securely and correctly to a tractor, which has passed the test for driving the sprayer.• read the sections of this Instruction Book that are important for carrying out the work.• read the manufacturer’s information regarding safety and use of chemical products for crop care, such as spraychemicals or liquid fertilizer.• keep all the danger, warning and attention labels on the sprayer in a legible state.• replace damaged labels on the sprayer.• know the importance of the use of genuine HARDI spare parts.If the operator discovers that a function is not working properly, he must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not thetask of the operator, or if the operator does not possess the appropriate technical knowledge, then he should report this faultto his superior (a qualified operator).